Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men and women.
Composition:
1 ml of the preparation contains 20 mg or 50 mg minoxidil.
Action:
Minoxidil stimulates hair growth in androgenetic alopecia in women and men. Reverses or inhibits the miniaturization of the hair follicles, it has a strong stimulating effect on the growth of the cells of the follicles in the growth phase. After topical administration, it is absorbed very little through undamaged skin into the bloodstream.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation. Hypertension.
Precautions:
Special care should be taken in patients with cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmias. Do not use on damaged (inflammation, psoriasis) and on shaved scalp. Do not use with other topical medications, such as corticosteroids, tretinoin, ditranol and petrolatum, as they may alter the protective properties of the stratum corneum, which may lead to increased absorption of minoxidil into the blood and systemic effects. Discontinue use in the event of: hypotension, chest pain, increased heart rate, fainting, dizziness, swelling of the extremities and in the event of permanent redness or irritation of the scalp. At the beginning of treatment (usually after 2-6 weeks), increased hair loss may occur; if it persists for more than 2 weeks, treatment with minoxidil should be discontinued. Treatment should be discontinued if therapeutic effects are not seen after 12 months of use. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes and inhalation of the drug (the preparation contains alcohol that may be irritating).
Pregnancy and lactation:
Do not use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Side effects:
Rare: local skin reactions (skin irritation, pruritus), hypotension. Excessive hair growth (including the appearance of facial hair on women), local erythema, dryness, scalp scaling and increased hair loss.
Dosage:
Outwardly. Adults: 1 ml (approximately 10 sprays) of the solution spread in the place of baldness and massage into the skin, applied twice a day. Do not exceed the dose of 2 ml of solution per day. Hair growth begins after about 4 months (2% drug) or 2 months (5% drug use); the maximum effect is obtained after about 12 months of systematic use. The drug is not intended for people aged <18 years and people aged> 65 years.
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